Temporary E-discovery Project Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

Temporary E-Discovery Project Attorney - (Remote)

Job ID: 506446

Location: Pittsburgh; Washington, .; Philadelphia; Princeton; Chicago; Houston; Austin; Dallas

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Firm Information

- Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with over 1,700 lawyers in 29 offices worldwide.
- Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses in various industries.
- Provides litigation and dispute resolution services, regulatory counsel, and strategic transaction execution.
- Preeminent advisor to industries including finance, life sciences, healthcare, advertising, and more.

Position Summary

- Temporary Project Attorneys needed to assist Pittsburgh-based Records & E-Discovery Team.
- Responsible for conducting document reviews using specialized E-Discovery software.
- Must have at least one year of experience with E-Discovery tools.
- Candidates must be actively licensed and residing in Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington DC.

Salary Information

- Temporary Project Attorneys will be paid at an hourly rate of $29 per hour.
- Duration of employment can vary by project, typically lasting 4-6 weeks.

Experience Information

- Prior large-scale document review experience strongly preferred.
- Must have a degree and be licensed to practice law in good standing.
- Strong academic credentials and experience with E-Discovery tools preferred.

Essential Functions

- Efficient and accurate document review using specialized software.
- Timely and accurate recording of daily timekeeping.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficient in MS suite of software.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to providing high-quality legal service to clients.

Requirements

- Must have a degree and be actively licensed and in good standing in Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington DC.
- Candidates must provide information for conflict and background checks and a certificate of good standing from the Court where they are licensed.
- Prior electronic document review experience preferred.

Other

- No supervisory responsibilities.
- Must have access to a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to handle stress and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
- Must be able to adapt to changing work situations and communicate with various personalities at all levels.
- Work is performed remotely, with prior approval for any hours worked over 40 per week.

Reed Smith Offers

- Challenging work environment.
- Business casual dress code.
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits program.
- Tuition assistance and generous 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

- Reed Smith promotes equal employment opportunity for all.
- We do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Qualified Candidates Only

- No search firms.

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Document Review, Review Software, Timekeeping, Communication, MS Suite, Work Ethic, Legal Service, Conflict Checks, Background Checks, Continuing Licensure, Electronic Document Review

Juris Doctor

Interested candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing in Delaware, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, or Washington DC. Provide information for conflict and background checks and a certificate of good standing from the Court.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor

Legal